SPRINGBOARD pre-school in Chippenham was presented with a cheque for over £600 on Monday by West Kington Nurseries.

The plant wholesalers raised the money for the special needs playgroup through the sale of catalogues and other activities.

Springboard manager Jane Cross said she was delighted with the money.

"We continue to need the support of the community to ensure we can provide a service to the children with special needs in north Wiltshire," she said.

Springboard relies on charity to raise the £40,000 a year running costs.

The specialist playgroup, which is based at Frogwell School, receives £1,000 a year per child from the local education authority.

But the playgroup needs half as much again to keep going.